Foliage
Bark
Bud
Flower
Fruit
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Taxonomy
| Family | Fabaceae |
|---|---|
| Genus | Cercis |
| Species | canadensis |
| Common Name | eastern redbud |
| iTree Code | CECA4 |
Plant Form
| Form | Small tree or shrub: often multi-stemmed |
|---|---|
| Height | 25 feet |
| Spread | 30 feet |
| Deciduous | Yes |
Identification Description
| Foliage | heart-shaped with smooth edge (entire margin), 3-5" long/wide | Leaf Type
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Simple |
|---|---|---|---|
| Needles | 0 | ||
| Bark | smooth gray when young, red/brown & scaly/platy when mature | ||
| Bud | terminal bud lacking; small lateral buds reddish small with overlapping scales (imbricate), held tight to branch, often in pairs; | Bud Arrangement
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Alternate |
| Twig | slender, red/gray, zig-zag pattern | ||
| Flower | pink small, in groups held tight to twig; on older twigs; male and female organs on same flower (perfect) | ||
| Fruit | small pod, legume; starts green, turns brown when mature | ||
| Fall Color | yellow, yellow-green | ||
Site Characteristics
| USDA Zones
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pH Levels | Salt Tolerance | |||
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| Min | 3b | Min | 5.0 | Soil | Intolerant |
| Max | 9a | Max | 7.9 | Spray | Intolerant |
| Shade Tolerance | Drought Tolerance | Allelopathy |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerant | High | No |
Species Status
| Nebraska Native |
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| U.S. Native |
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| Region of Origin | Canada, United States, Mexico |
| Previous Family | Caesalpiniaceae |
| More Information | Visit External Site |